Stability at all widths: Tigieffe's Airo X2

At the last SAIE exhibition in Bologna October 2007 Tigieffe launched the Airo X2 range of electric scissor platforms: the six lifts can be divided into two groups: ‘N', narrow machines, 89 cm wide; and ‘W', wide machines, 120 cm wide.

In the narrow range are the X6EN, X8EN and X10EN models with platform heights of 6.3, 8.2 and 10 m respectively; the wide range models X8EW, X10EW and X12EW go to heights of 8.2, 10 and 12 m.

The inner and outer arms of the lifting structure have different cross sectional areas, providing better stability and reducing platform oscillations. Softer tyres also contribute to vibration damping.

The scissor design has minimised components, integrating several functions into just a few parts, which are easy to access and maintain. Proportional drive and lift controls are said to be simple to master and the 90 degree steering makes it possible to manouevre the scissors with precision in confined spaces.

There is forklift truck access for faster handling and the machine can negotiate a 25% gradient for self loading and unloading from trucks helped by the good grip of the puncture resistant, non-marking tyres.